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[LG Nitro HD] schwin97:
Interesting and possibly irrelevant find that some may find intriguing...

If you are connected to your phone via 'adb shell' you can run bootanimation from /system/bin to loop through the boot animation. I had to ctrl-c out of the shell to kill it, but I thought it was interesting.

In the same directory there is a reboot command that when used 'reboot recovery' will boot to the recovery screen. It reboots again when in recovery fairly quickly, but there is time for a couple button combinations??? I will attempt some button combinations and see if I can get lucky...
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
Good Luck Sir!
[LG Nitro HD] schwin97:
The home button seems to show boot messages while booting into recovery. I commented on the messages in the another thread...
[LG Nitro HD] chrisd1a1:
thread moved
[LG Nitro HD] V@no:
Isn't the same thing as executing: adb reboot recovery

?
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
LOL! I love how Chris is just silently watching us all n BAM, he appears n then disappears again :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NiGhTTraX:
Hey guys,

I'm one of the many Galaxy Nexus owners that don't like their battery usage at all. The device is a yakjuxw build running 4.0.1.

First thing I wanted to do was to update to the official 4.0.2 image from Google. Now lurking through all these threads I saw that most of you recommend franco's kernel for its awesome battery performance. By flashing that custom kernel will I still be able to get OTAs? (on a stock official 4.0.2 image)

Also, some of you reported that the 4.0.2 OTA was pulled back due to some issues. Should I still flash the 4.0.2 image in this case?

Thanks,

NiGhTTraX
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pr3cision:
To flash a kernal, you need a unsecured boot.img. Its is usually provided with roms but if you want just the Kernal you will need it. To flash that you need to flash recovery Clockworkmod preferably.that will not stop you from getting otas but ubwont be able to install them as ours need stock recovery. So in essence, yes it will prevent you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
You need clockwork to flash a zipped file. To flash a boot.img all you need is fastboot. And i highly recommend manually flashing 4.0.2. You dont need clockwork recovery. And flash a radio more suitable to your region. That too will help battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NiGhTTraX:
I thought that if you don't delete the boot recovery image using the root explorer app, once you restart the phone CWM will be overwritten by the factory default image. So shouldn't that allow OTAs to be applied?

So just flashing the 4.0.2 will still get me OTAs right? And all I need is fastboot for that, am I right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nbeebe24:
You won't be able to use Franco's kernel unless you flash to a rom based on 4.0.3. You can always go back to stock as long as you have cwm recovery. Users always post stock back ups that you can just copy to your phone and restore from.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jerrygooch:
Hi all,

I'm new to the skyrocket (coming from an Atrix) and I would really like to get into some development stuff. I have a tiny tiny bit of experience in java. but not enough to say I'm proficient. Where do i start for this device? This is a long term goal for me! input and support is welcome of course! thanks! :D

*I suppose this could have gone into the the Q&A forum.. though I felt this was more of a discussion..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] the2rrell:
i too am interested in this, and have been teaching myself Linux to start with and after i get that down i will move on to roms and kernels. i tried to jump right in and just follow commands others laid out, but when something didnt work or a comand came back bad or errors that i didnt understand. i chose to learn it the right way....lol

but there is a thread in the Dev section for beginers to start cooking roms, in no way is it close to developing a rom though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Mortem Tuam:
first thing to do is search the forums.....there are tons of threads pertaining to what you wish to do. Being a themer I have several theme related threads bookmarked on my home machine which I can post for you but not really related to building ROMs and Kernels.

---------- Post added at 09:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:59 PM ----------

another thing to keep in mind, when you start reading and learning about building ROMs, every phone is different, things may not work the same....I think it takes a bit of understanding how to piece things together to really get something going.

doing themes is fun, but a lot of work (as are ROMs) so many images to change and .9s to mess with and then there are the xml edits which can be tedious.

it is a lot of work for ROM devs and Theme devs....I don't think either one gets enough credit for what they do.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] GuestK003:
@Mortem Tuam So we end up with the same phone. I couldn't find you to add you back on G+. I accidentally dropped a group, and couldn't get it back. Nor could I remember everyone in it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Longcat14:
Oh hey, I see a ROM dev. :D

Well, I'm learning myself how to make a ROM, and it's not exactly easy, but it's going slowly.

It's really just looking up what everything does, and trying it, and if it borks something, repair it.

Honestly, if you don't know how to make a ROM, like me, the best way is just to mess with files (NOTHING BOOTLOADER/KERNEL WISE), and learn.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Locoman_:
Man, I wish there was an organized way to go about learning this stuff. I'm interested in getting started too but it seems like more than half the work is just digging up the sources to learn from.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] dac1227:
freeyourandroid.com

It's a new site, I think it's maintained by some XDA members. It may be what your looking for.

Here is XDA's SassiBoB's take on their app. : http://www.xda-developers.com/android/freeyourandroid-app-review-sassibob-review-xda-tv/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] appdroid:
Just use xda search and you will find plenty of devs who has really good guides on how to begin developing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] J.Rawand:
how you doing guys, I just updated my galaxsy s 2 to 4.03 icecream sandwich and I used the '' Backup Master '' to back up my apps, but now I installed the backup master again but I can't open it, or it won't be installed, any one can tell me how to restore my data ? ( knowing that I have the backup data)

and thank you so much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] yoderk:
Are you sure your in the right forum? We don't have an official 4.0.3 rom for the I777 and the available ones won't work for daily drivers as you can't make calls....but reading the app reviews the app hasn't worked since 4.0.2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] J.Rawand:
thank you buddy, actually my phone was on ''safe mode '', but after restarting my phone, I restored all of my previous data, you're right I didn't get the update in this forum, but I thought that since this forum is for galaxy s2, why don't I ask a question.

thank you again bro. I appreciate it. :)
[HTC Amaze 4G] Cat3:
Hi there,

Any suggestions on using Wind or Telus for HTC Amaze? I know that Wind/Mobilicity uses AWS (1700/2100) band, and that apparently doesn't penetrate buildings very well. And Telus uses the GMS, but don't like reputation. I would like to unlock the phone afterwards as I will be moving east during the year and if I am not satisfied with the provider well I would like to change.

Any tips on which company's phone would be easier to unlock and with which unlocking company you might recommend?

Thanks!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Accophox:
Wind unlocks after 3 months service. Telus doesn't. I think the choice is easy enough ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bronyr:
1700/2100 Wind is using isn't all that different from any other carrier that much. Telus does not use GSM (in North America/Brazil GSM is 850 and 1900 mhz) Telus uses CDMA 800/1900 mhz. The lower the frequency the better penetration through the walls, but it goes into reverse as far as ability to carry data - the lower the frequency the less data it can carry. I've yet to grasp LTE and 700 mhz, seems so contradictory = high speed but voice only, who cares? Someone please fill us in...
[HTC Amaze 4G] amad99:
Also, Telus uses the 850 band for HSPA. Therefore the HTC Amaze from both Telus and Wind could work on either network if unlocked.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Accophox:
Your information is quite wrong.

Telus had a GSM network since 2010, operating on 850/1900.

1700/2100 is a weird frequency for 3G service due it only "recently" getting use as a 3G band through t-mobile.

700MHz is a band that LTE can be used on. So are 1700 and 2100 (Rogers, Bell LTE).

tl;dr: buy a Wind Amaze. Try them for 3 months on some plan. It'll be cheaper than buying a Telus one and getting service for those 3 months, then paying to unlock.
[HTC Amaze 4G] edyts:
I have to chime in here and say, every person ive talked to that is on wind sounds like crap, most of them complain about spotty service, i know the pub in the area i live in, which is a popular area you get 0 service inside or out, deal breaker for me. I like to sound clear and get service everywhere, and ill pay for it.
[HTC Amaze 4G] rbaruch:
Go with wind. A lot easier to get out of in the 14 day grace period. Also a lot easier to get out of in general. Their networks are fine. Sorry to the above poster, but their networks are just fine. Sound quality is probably phone dependant.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Accophox:
+1, I have zero issues with my service.
[HTC Amaze 4G] kazzxtrismus:
Wind rocks!! $40/mo for unlimited everything.. sound q is perfect..

I Only get dropped by calls To a robers or dingaling or smellus.. reception is perfect. When they call me back from home phone.. yes it Is a conspiracy against wind by the majors... No contract, no cancellation fees etc...

They are in bc and the Flatlands too.. I think

Others are haters.. dont doubt it!...

I am not an employee in any way!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] mrmorphine:
No experience with Wind on the Amaze, but did have someone test it on their Telus connection and the speeds were very nice.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Mako62:
Works GREAT on the WIND network.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Trevorhimself:
You can buy an Amaze from Telus without a plan, at least I did back in Nov. just had to drop an additional $100 on the total cost. I just unlocked it to use on Rogers network followed by Bell.

Decided to switch carriers, got the New contract and now the extra phone (Nexus). Good luck shopping the Amaze is a great phone!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Accophox:
An Amaze from wind costs 50 bucks less outright. Factor in taxes and stuff, and that's still your first month of service compared to buying a Telus one.
[HTC Amaze 4G] edyts:
You also have to consider Wind is great when your in major centers but if your driving anywhere out of town, good bye service. Im in Canada dont know how big wind is in the states. Im not trying to hate on Wind, but in Calgary the service is pretty spotty, and were a pretty major city
[HTC Amaze 4G] Vadimus_ca:
Wind's roaming in the States is pretty inexpensive - $.25 for a minute. Most of Rogers users pay more just for being 100 kms from their home zone.

By the way Amaze is pentaband 3G phone - it will work with most operators in the world.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Accophox:
Going to just point out that you already posted saying you don't really have any first hand experience. It's already been mentioned that wind is best for people that don't leave the city.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Accophox:
Apologies for the double post here - its a quadband hspa device, I believe 850/1700/1900/2100.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Trevorhimself:
Telus and Bell are the best network choices in Canada if you travel often since they have shared network agreements. The only time I've ever roamed on the network was in northern Ontario which is still better than the 10 hours worth of no service driving on the Rogers network.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xda_23:
How easy/hard to unlock a Mobilicity cellphone ? and much does it costs ?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Trevorhimself:
Very easy, cost depends on source...$15-$25.

Check out www.htcimeiunlock.com or www.mobileincanada.com

I've used both sites, mobileincanada for my Amaze $22 I believe was the total (Telus).

Cheers,
[Motorola Droid X2] helloterence:
Hi everybody,

I just bought my first smartphone (Droid X2) yesterday and I seem to be encountering some issues regarding two apps and their notification sounds. The Facebook App for Android installs a notification sound file called facebook_ringtone_pop.m4a but it does not play any sound when I click on the actual file through the phone, nor if I select "Facebook Pop" within the menus. I plugged my phone into the computer and played the file there and I was able to hear the sound.

I have the same problem with the IMO instant messenger notification where there is not an actual file installed, yet nothing is played when I receive an incoming message.

For either apps, if I choose one of the pre-installed ringtones, they work. I have already tried factory resetting the phone (twice), replacing the file, nothing works.

Wondering if anybody knows how to fix this. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
[General Topics] abellimz:
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[General Topics] AnyMal:
How long do you have to beat the same dead horse before it becomes pointless?
[General Topics] slapshot30:
I honestly think we need a central apple discussion thread. Any other threads involving apple would then be closed.
[General Topics] z33dev33l:
Fluid, user friendly layout, highest quality apps, best all around hardware, updates and continued support, there's a lot that iPhone has that android simply doesn't.
[General Topics] AnyMal:
Just exile them over to macrumors or similar forums where they can participate in IOS circle jerks and Android bashing.
[General Topics] z33dev33l:
You do realize that in his broken English he is praising android right?
[General Topics] typhoonikan:
I agree.

I appreciate that you point out that iPhone is not a bad phone. It is a good phone. iPhone is appealing to the masses because of its easy UI, like you said.

An iPhone user of two+ years, I find so much more functionality in my Android, I can't count the ways.

My family is 100% Apple and iOS. I can't convert them because of their blindness to Apple's brand name.

Again, the iPhone is a great phone. Just not for me. :)
[General Topics] lowandbehold:
And either way this is a stupid thread. It is beating a dead horse and is not allowed in the general section. You are the only one who felt like the OP warranted a response.
[General Topics] AnyMal:
Stale, dated, boring layout. Outdated hardware. Locked down, closed-loop app environment.

See what I did there? Perception is a helluva thing.
[General Topics] z33dev33l:
I agree with the layout, it's the soul reason I don't use it as my daily driver, not that android's is much better. Plus it seems to do rather well as a layout. Tell me though, what part of the 4s is dated? The only comparable cameras are on Nokia devices, it's dual-core, the battery life is damn near unmatched, the pixel density is mind blowing, it's one of few phones concerned with aesthetics, it's only shortcoming hardwarewise is too much glass. A jailbroken iPhone can do anything a rooted android phone can and even without, what are you really doing that an iPhone just can't? Really? As far as the closedapp environment goes, it works, less piracy which is a developer incentive, no viruses, and the overall quality of apps is infinitely greater because they don't let absolutely anything in.
[General Topics] TheRomMistress:
My little brother is a true apple fanboi. The only argument he could come up with was that apple is superior because they wait until their device is perfect until release but by the time they release, someone has stolen their concept. He says Android has spies....oOo!
[General Topics] KayxGee1:
The OP is a troll, let this thread die.
[General Topics] abellimz:
I wasn't trolling and I thought it was gonna die by itself.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Lokosis:
I picked this baby up as a gift for myself for being such a deserving guy for Christmas.

After reading up on the forums about the difficulties, and ASUS's hate for the modding community and their constant attempts to lock people out with the new iterations of the EEE Pad, I was in a slum. Especially after seeing I have a B80 AND updating the thing the day I received it to x.21 without knowing the implications that held for me.

So after doing some research, here's where I am now. Rooted, and running a custom ROM! And here's 'my' version of events which led to this great success. I wasn't able to use Nvflash through APX mode, due to write errors.

1. Head over to pjfriend's thread here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1417006

Download the .19 update http://www.multiupload.com/X65RBVD2MB , extract the .zip to reveal another .zip, and place that new .zip in the root of the MicroSD card mounted inside your TF101.

2. Reboot your TF101, once it's up and running again, you'll see a triangular icon in the notification bar in the bottom right, click it to reveal an offer to update to .19.

3. After a reboot, you should be back to .19.

4. Head over to rayman84's thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1345049

Download Razorclaw v1.0.1 http://androidroot.mobi/download/Razorclaw_1.0.1.apk and run it. You should now have successfully rooted.

5. Time for CWM, get yourself 'Superuser' from the Market, once installed make sure you update binaries. Open Superuser application, and hit the wrench in the top right corner, and have it update binaries, under the General tab.

6. Reboot.

7. Download a ROM, I grabbed Revoler 3.11 by Gnufabio http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1173230 I'd recommend it as its worked for me no problem. Pick up the regular version, NOT the Nvflash one. Place it in the root of your MicroSD card.

8. Install both Gnufabio's RecoveryInstaller http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=19319421

When running for the first time, it should prompt for Root Access, Confirm YES.

9. Install 'Transformer reboot to Recovery' from the Market. Once recovery is installed, reboot to recovery using the app. Scroll to install from zip, and select the .zip file of the ROM you downloaded earlier.

9. You're done! Rooted and running a custom ROM, go tell Ma' and make her proud.

THIS HAS WORKED FOR ME, IT MAY OR MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU. Who knows, might just have been the way the wind was blowing where I am. SO TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Kulch:
great write up,
[Eee Pad Transformer General] cr_972003:
Great guide :)

Now if only this was possible for those with the TF101G & 8.6.6.23.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ChaoticWeaponry:
Could have sworn the file was from a TF101G..
[Eee Pad Transformer General] cr_972003:
Yeah it is. The problem is that it isn't considered an upgrade for the TF101G as it is already at 8.6.6.23
[Eee Pad Transformer General] pippoparecchio:
new way to root tf101g

Hi guys

Just for all like me who owns a b80 tf101g pad with the .23 firmware

and razorclaw unsucessful here is the solution...

al least the one that worked on my dam pad :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1427838

BIG Thanks to Jcase who found this way!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] cr_972003:
Awesome news... :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] DougP123:
Best root for stock ROM?

I want to root my B80 but and keep the stock ROM, is this the best way to root for my situation?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] baseballfanz:
Try NachoRoot
[Samsung Captivate Glide] gabby131:
Hi!

I was looking after this issue since my holidays. My Glide just uninstalls random applications that are on SD card (external_SD) after reboot. The replication is 8 out of 10. I had almost 30 apps on the SD card (mostly games).

What I did:

-restart the launcher

-wipe/factory reset

-change microSD cards

-reformat microSD card

How can I tell apps are uninstalled?

-checked Market

-checked TiBu (Backup/restore > Uninst. filter)

As I said, different apps are uninstalled every reboot. If I again reboot my device, the app(s) previously removed will be installed and another app(s) is removed.

Temporarily, my apps are transferred on my Internal storage (2gb) and so far, no issues. This quite puzzles me for I did not encounter any issues using my microSDs in file transfers, media and etc except for this one.

May you have similar issues and have solutions for them, please share and it will be greatly appreciated.

I posted this in the subforum for this only happened on my Glide (did not see in my Captivate and Infuse with same micrSDs). If you see this as inappropriate, please leave me a message or reply, or simply report my post.

Thanks :)
[Samsung Captivate Glide] eddiert:
Correct me if I am wrong but apps moved to SD actually install to the 4gb USB storage in the unit (/sdcard). Nothing goes to the external SD (/sdcard/external_sd) unless manually moved there. If you want to install a program to the SD you have to use root utilities.

Doesn't help you with your issue but you should be able to completely remove the SD card and see if you continue to have the problem.
[Samsung Captivate Glide] TooltimeL:
I haven't noticed this on my wife Glide but it does happen on my Skyrocket.
[Samsung Captivate Glide] TooltimeL:
Installed adw launcher last night and haven't had a problem with the disappearing apps.
[Samsung Captivate Glide] dudejb:
No your wrong when you hit the button move to SD Card it actually goes to the MicroSD card. I tried hitting that button without a Microsd card and I get an error it says not External card detected or something like that. When I installed my MicroSD card it moved the apps to it.

JB
[Samsung Captivate Glide] eddiert:
You are correct. Good to know. I verified that I have a few apps moved to SD and they do not work when the SD is removed.

However, I can not replicate the OPs original issue. I put the SD back in and the apps are launchable again. All apps remain after reboot. When the SD was swapped was it with a different brand/model. I am using an 8gb Sandisk.

I could not replic
[Samsung Captivate Glide] vil33:
That's weird because I was able to move to SD without inserting a Micro SD card and when I move to SD, it moves them to the internal USB storage instead of the Micro SD card.
[Samsung Captivate Glide] dudejb:
Weird how we both have different results here. I have the Rogers running Android version 2.3.5 and Kernel version 2.6.36.3

JB
[Samsung Captivate Glide] gabby131:
responses are greatly appreciated....I also tried moving two apps on SDcard after transferring them to the internal (2GB) storage. my glide automatically removed one of them after reboot. Well it's not a concern until i ended up running out of space on my internal :)
[Samsung Captivate Glide] dudejb:
I noticed this as well on some apps I just reinstalled them on the internal and will not transfer them to the SD I again. I guess some programs don't want to be transferred to SD.
[Samsung Captivate Glide] vil33:
I have the exact same phone, I think you are confused. Move to SD never moves to external SD. Why else would apps like 'Apps2SD' exist then?
[Samsung Captivate Glide] dudejb:
Apps2Sd allows you to map certain folders that are hard coded to the sd internal. For example game loft games install on the internal applicaton 2 gig partition a small installer and then Download extra content on the internal sd card. Apps2Sd allows you to map the game directory from the internal sd to your micro sd card. Similar in linux with a sym link. The Move to Sd from the Os (gingerbread). Allows you to alleviate some room from your 2 gig applications partition and move apps to the Microsd card.

JB
[Samsung Captivate Glide] vil33:
Could it be that whether it move to internal or external SD depends on the app? None of my apps have been moved to the external microSD yet. Maybe it is because I have extra space on my internal microSD? Also when I go to Manage Apps > On SD Card, it shows the space used and remaining on the internal SD(USB storage).